Last Call: Nominations for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
30-Jul-2026
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Source : The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) would like to remind ICANN community members that the nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building closes on July 31, 2026. To be considered, nominations must be received by that date, according to the official website of ICANN.
ICANN opened the nomination period on 30 June 2026. The annual award is conferred on one individual during ICANN's Annual General Meeting. The ideal recipient will have at least five years of:
• Significant contributions to national, regional, or global capacity-development programs related to ICANN's mission.
• Developing capacity-building programs that positively influenced the multistakeholder model and diversified participation at ICANN.
In addition:
• Nominations must include detailed information and documentation to demonstrate the nominee's fulfilment of the award criteria.
• Any ICANN community member or ICANN community group (e.g., Supporting Organization, Advisory Committee, or constituent group) may submit a nomination.
• Nominations must be submitted via the nomination form.
• Self-nominations are not allowed.
A cross-functional ICANN org review panel will consider the nominations in light of the criteria and recommend a short list of nominees to the ICANN Board. The ICANN Board will evaluate the shortlisted candidates and determine the recipient of this year's award. Please submit nominations via this nomination form by July 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
This year's award recipient will be announced at ICANN87 in October 2026.